Episodes
Despite navigating his way through an injury-interrupted few seasons at Kardinia Park, Wayne Hovey had the thrill of running out at the elite level for the club for whom he supported as a child. Listen in as the six-game Cat tells of his transition from Goulburn Valley side Shepparton United to wearing the hoops in six games under the tutelage of Rod Olsson.
Published 04/22/24
Published 04/22/24
146-game AFL player Glenn Kilpatrick proved a fabulous guest as Mark Brunger headed The Cats' Whiskers team for episode 3 of the 2024 season. 'Killer' takes the team through his journey to Essendon for 26 games, winning a Magarey Medal for West Adelaide in the SANFL, before eventually finding his way to Kardinia Park for 120 games from 1996 to 2002.
Published 04/11/24
Among other things, a catch-up with Andrew 'The Rat' Bews sheds light on the early stages of his career and how this 282 VFL/AFL-gamer landed at Kardinia Park.
Published 04/07/24
The lad from Leitchville in Victoria's dairy country shares his journey to 223 games for the Cats, along with two opportunities to wear the Big V in State of Origin.
Published 03/29/24
Anthony Petkovic, Mark Brunger and Wes Cusworth look at the hits and misses from the Cats' 2023 season.
Published 09/01/23
Three-time premiership player David Wojcinski joins Mark Brunger and Wes Cusworth for a chat about his illustrious 203-game career over 14 seasons at Kardinia Park.
Published 08/24/23
Anthony Petkovic and Wes Cusworth caught up with 121-game Cat Murray Witcombe. A local Inverleigh boy made good, Witcombe had electrifying speed, great ball skills and a courage that belied his size. His time on the Cats Whiskers makes a great listen.
Published 08/17/23
Mark Brunger and Wes Cusworth are joined by Geelong AFLW player Renee Garing to discuss her transition from star netballer to elite footballer. Renee digs deeply into the foundations of the Cats' AFLW side and talks through the triumphs and challenges for female footballers as the sport heads toward the start of another season.
Published 08/08/23
Friend of the program Gareth Andrews returns to discuss his recent sojourn to the Lords' Ashes Test, along with reflecting on Geelong's 2023 season to date.
Published 08/03/23
69-game Cat Marty Christensen shares his story of time spent at Kardinia Park and recalls memories of transitioning from the ranks of grassroots football with Lara to playing with some of Geelong's greats. Marty recalls just what happens when you tell the truth at the tribunal, along with reflecting on his post-Geelong experience as he connected with St Mary's for years of success in the Northern Territory.
Published 07/26/23
Long-time Cats' medico, and former director, Hugh Seward takes time to chat with the boys about his experiences at Kardinia Park.
Published 07/19/23
Mark Brunger, Anthony Petkovic and Gus Smarrini tackle the Cats' current fortunes and challenges ahead as they target back-to-back flags.
Published 07/13/23
134-game Cat John Mossop joins the team for a walk down memory lane as he reflects on his career at Kardinia Park before venturing to Arden Street for a further 37 outings at the elite level.
Published 07/07/23
Two-game Cats Russell Mitchell talks to the team about his memorable experiences at Kardinia Park in the mid-80s.
Published 07/02/23
Wes, Anthony and Mark caught up with the blonde bombshell from Bendigo Gavin Exell, a man who played 53 games for Geelong before venturing up the highway for a short stay with Fitzroy. Upon departure from the elite scene, Exell went on to become a country footy goal kicking machine, including booting well over the ton as a 40-year-old with Stanhope!
Published 06/20/23
This week we have the pleasure of catching up with Damian Drum, a 63-game Cat who also coached Fremantle at the elite level before embarking on a political career firstly at state level in Victoria before moving to federal politics.
Published 06/13/23
The lads pay tribute to the successful 1963 premiership team with the episode including some game highlights and post-game interviews.
Published 06/07/23
Mark Browning, Anthony Petkovic and Wes Cusworth spend time with iconic Geelong supporter Trot 'Catman' West, son of 1963 premiership player Roy West.
Published 06/01/23
Michael Gurrie played seven games for Geelong in 1990, although his tenure at Catland extended well beyond that time frame. He tells the Cats' Whiskers crew of his experiences rubbing shoulders with some of the game's elite.
Published 05/25/23
Anthony Petkovic, Mark Browning and Wes Cusworth interview Lara-raised Michael Kol, a man who played 63 games for Geelong through the 80's.
Published 05/17/23
The Cats' Whiskers crew discuss Geelong's defeat of Adelaide before focussing the spotlight on 78-AFL game player Craig Biddiscombe as he talks about his time at each of Geelong and Richmond. As a highly-regarded business mediator, as owner and principal facilitator with Elite Team Dynamics, Biddiscombe takes the time to explain the real meaning of 'club culture'.
Published 05/10/23
The Cats' Whiskers crew pore over Geelong's defeat of Essendon, celebrate Tasmania's admission into the AFL and attempt to resolve the problem that is Western Australian football.
Published 05/04/23
The Cats' Whiskers crew caught up with Jumpin' Jack Hawkins to discuss his terrific 182-game career, while at the same time reflecting on son Tom's brilliant 333-game contribution to the Geelong Football Club.
Published 04/27/23
The guys catch up with 1976 Coleman Medallist Larry Donohue, almost 50 years to the day since he first donned the hoops.
Published 04/18/23